Walking on Air is a Scottish charity that allows "people with disabilities to soar like birds!" The charity utilise facilities at the Scottish Gliding Centre to provide an opportunity for people with disabilities and a sense of adventure to fly a modified glider. Aerobility member Alex recently spent some time with Walking on Air, and we're pleased to have the report below on his time with the charity - thank you Alex!
"I've just returned from a weekend of ridge soaring, winch
launches, aerotows and aerobatics. A whole new world of techniques to
learn and master. I was fortunate enough to join Steve Derwin and a host
of kind volunteers from Walking on Air up in Scotland for a weekend’s
gliding. All be it the wind had decided not to be in our favor, this just
made things a little more interesting. They had a great setup
there. With an onsite cafe, wheelchair accessible rooms, roll in shower,
barbecue area and most importantly a cheap bar. The K21 glider had a
rudder conversion which sat nicely just below the air brakes. It was easy to
use and very effective both on the ground and in the air. I’d definitely
recommend a visit and ask for a winch launch on full whack !!"
If you think you might be interested in taking up an opportunity in gliding or supporting Walking on Air please visit their website www.walkingonair.org.uk
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